Ultrarandom 3 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 Everything is together, started it up, runs perfectly. Will take it for a test drive tomorrow then take it for a warrant at some stage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 Flywheel & clutch in, then lost two hours trying to install clutch line in spaces too small to fit my hands. Eventually succeeded, started to remove diff and discovered how tight the half shaft bolts are. Discovered I'm out of penetrating oil. Drank a beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 so you swapped an E46 into an E30 but you send you car to someone else for a service?? The wifes car. Sif I'd take any responsibility for that. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 540 Report post Posted October 4, 2013 Routed some 4 gauge cables for the amps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted October 4, 2013 removed the heater core. O-rings? more like squaresectionrings. also.... found a few rubber pieces in the radiator. sh*t. must be from a sensor or something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted October 5, 2013 Pulled out front suspension. Replaced top mounts, bump stops, sway bar end links. Pulled out rear suspension. Replaced top mounts, bump stops. Installed ECS strut tower reinforcement plates. Replaced missing exhaust mount bolts. Replaced the crusty old 4" Nokia speakers in the parcel shelf with some new Sony ones. Replaced transmission fluid with Redline MTF. Nearly killed myself getting the fill plug out. ^ what noob left these out? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Decided 11psi in the 318i wasnt enough after 15,000km so turned it up to 18psi.....gearbox not sounding so good anymore but does go very well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultrarandom 3 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Decided 11psi in the 318i wasnt enough after 15,000km so turned it up to 18psi.....gearbox not sounding so good anymore but does go very well Sounds good then haha. Just make sure you don't have the same thing my mates stroked M20 had happen on the 320i gearbox. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 ooooowwwww thats not good what let go? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 got the 330i touring back from the panel beaters , all painted just have to refit the front m-sport bumper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 Purchased MTM upgrade from germany for my S6.. Soon to be worthy competition for An M5/540 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 mtec bumper fitted to the 330i touring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1058 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 Are you keep or selling the touring Brent? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 Are you keep or selling the touring Brent? keeping I think , sell the e36 328 I touring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Got the final bolts for starter & gearbox in. Got lucky & found a bleed screw at the local grease monkey. Discovered the shifter arm rear mounting bush is missing. Got rather p*ssed off. Started scratching my head to work out where the ell I find a new one Edited October 9, 2013 by Ahmedsinc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Got the final bolts for starter & gearbox in. Got lucky & found a bleed screw at the local grease monkey. Discovered the shifter arm rear mounting bush is missing. Got rather p*ssed off. Started scratching my head to work out where the ell I find a new one have in stock , if neededshould have got One of my kits Edited October 9, 2013 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Ripped off baaaaaaaaad tint attempt # 4. Then have spent a bit of time getting &^#$%#@$% tint 'glue' off said windows................ Edited October 9, 2013 by Blue-540i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 In between short stoppage's in the rain attempted to remove pcv from intake manifold whilst still in place. had a beer and a smoke, then pulled intake manifold off removing as little as possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted October 10, 2013 Had the other one at BMWorkshop yesterday for its service. Not in quite the same rude health as the 330. 'parently has $1600 of oil leaks, amongst other issues. It occurs to me though, that 16hundy buys a fair bit of oil... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted October 10, 2013 have in stock , if needed should have got One of my kits Don't worry mate, that thought has crossed my mind more than once in the last few weeks Will call tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 10, 2013 some pics of the 330i touring after a quick wipe over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 10, 2013 That looks good. Is she a keeper? Probably not I guess since you got the lovely e34 touring instead! Sell this to me haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted October 12, 2013 Super satisfying headlight restoration: No moisture or dirt, I think it was clouded up with similar stuff you get on the inside of your windscreen from plastics gassing off over time. Undergoing surgery Lens out, cleaned, resealed. Ellipsiods before/after cleaning. After: Looks sooooo much better. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 492 Report post Posted October 12, 2013 some pics of the 330i touring after a quick wipe over Swap you for a WRX wagon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 12, 2013 the old girl just rolled over to 520,000km this morning , might be time to trade her in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
